en.Wedoany.com Reported - National Highways will launch a major traffic switch on the evening of June 26, enabling drivers to travel on the newly built dual carriageway of the A417 Missing Link project, marking a key milestone in the upgrade.
The project aims to create a safe and resilient dual carriageway to improve the connection between the A417 at Brockworth and Cowley, strengthening the link between the M4 and M5 motorways. The traffic switch will be implemented after a weekend closure of the A436 and A46 Brockworth junction to the Air Balloon roundabout, from 8:00 PM on Friday, June 26 to 6:00 AM on Monday, June 29.
Upon completion, motorists will be able to drive on the new two-mile section of the A417, which forms part of the permanent upgrade route. The switch will also permanently close the existing A417 section between the Air Balloon and the current B4070, which will later be repurposed for non-motorized users. The construction team has carefully phased the work to minimize impact on local communities and drivers.
Celine Acard, Senior Project Manager for the A417 Missing Link project at National Highways, said: "The progress on the A417 Missing Link project has been remarkable, and this milestone reflects the dedication and collaboration of everyone involved in delivering this critical project. Once complete, the upgrade will bring numerous benefits, transforming travel, improving reliability and safety, and delivering long-term advantages for local communities, businesses, and visitors." She added that switching traffic to the new road keeps the route open to the public while minimizing disruption and protecting workers. Acard advised the public to plan their journeys in advance, especially considering alternative routes during peak hours.
This switch transfers traffic from the existing A417 carriageway to the first significant section of the new road, starting at the Ullenwood junction (where Leckhampton Hill meets the A436). This section has narrower lanes with a 40 mph speed limit; drivers will travel up the new road, cross the green bridge, and use the new Shab Valley interchange. The temporary route is expected to remain in place for at least five weeks, with further summer road closures on the A417 and A436 in July to be announced separately. Official diversion directions, walking routes, and other information will be released in due course.
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